They’re Socially
Acceptable Sweatpants November 19th, 2011 By

I’ve been living in my boyfriend jeans for the past week (partially because I haven’t done laundry in almost a month). I love them because they’re loose and worn in, but even more so because they’re versatile: I’ve worn them to work (twice this week, a win for casual dress-codes), a dinner date, and on a Trader Joe’s run. The pair I’m wearing right now (yes, as I write this) are shredded to pieces with paint splatters, and though I’ll never let go of these, I need to purchase more to satisfy my inner comfort monger. And the biggest bonus? I can wear them out of the house without judgment.

Levi's Cropped Selvedge Boyfriend Skinny JeanL.L.Bean Boyfriend Jean Pant Misses

Lands' End Canvas Women's Rigid Boyfriend JeansTalbots Boyfriend 5 Pocket Jeans

clockwise l-r: LEVI’S CROPPED SELVEDGE BOYFRIEND SKINNY JEAN, $78.00, Urban Outfitters; L.L. BEAN BOYFRIEND JEAN PANT, $89.00,  L.L. Bean; TALBOTS BOYFRIEND JEANS, $39.99, Talbots; LANDS’ END CANVAS RIGID BOYFRIEND JEANS, $19.99, Lands’ End Canvas.

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The Difference Between Panama and Fedora Hats July 2nd, 2010 By

I love the fact that hats are so in!  It’s the easiest and most chic way to protect your face from the sun, slyly avoid a bad hair day, and accessorize any outfit.  This season try a Panama or fedora hat as your summer accessory.  They are the go-to topper that can take you from the beach to lounging at a club.  Here are some celebs sporting the look this summer:

Stacy Keibler in a fedora while on the beach in Mexico

Hilary Duff in fitted fedora in NYC

A quick look at tradition: 

What makes a true Panama hat?  Panama Hat: (noun) A natural-colored, hand-plaited hat made from leaves of the jipijapa plant of South and Central America.

What characterizes a fedora? Fedora: (noun) A man’s soft, felt hat with the crown creased lengthwise and a somewhat curved brim. Origin: France, after Fédora(1882), a play by Sardou – the hat style was worn by one of the characters. 

Hats today:

In 2010 however, there are a million styles of these hats.  This classic J. Crew Panama Hat is my favorite.  It reminds me of the 1920s and The Great Gatsby. I can only be so grateful that fashion reinvents itself, and this once strictly-menswear hat is now perfectly acceptable atop my little head with my favorite black string bikini.  

 
 

J.Crew Panama Hat

 

But I couldn’t pass up this super-affordable (it’s on sale!) and oh-so-sweet fedora style from American Eagle Outfitters. With a white tee and a pair of cuffed boyfriend jeans, this is perfect for every day.  Will you be sporting one this summer?

Natural Fedora with Ribbon by American Eagle Outfitters

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